Southern Light – South Island

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If your visiting the South islands and want a shorter trip that ensures you will enjoy New Zealand’s finest natural highs then this is the one.

If you don’t have time for the full South Island trip, then this is an excellent way to see and experience some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery on the planet. The South Island of New Zealand is a visual paradise filled with jaw dropping scenery hosting adventurous activities.

Expect to see sparse high country land, incredible glacier fed blue lakes, sheer and towering cliff faces with endless waterfalls. Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand is our final destination on the Southern Light, where you can rest your legs from numerous hikes and bikes or opt for a challenge and jump out of a plane if that’s on your bucket list. The Southern Light will give you a very good introduction of why we love New Zealand – this section also offers some very special camp spots that we have strategically placed so we can bring you much closer to nature than you’d ever have expected.

From the top of the South Island, our trip takes you to a huge range of natural wonders from glaciers and mountains to beautiful beaches and wild coastlines. There are plenty of wildlife encounters along the way (such as whales, dolphins, seals and penguins) as well as the odd adrenalin rush such as rafting grade 5 rapids and many other great activities. If its hikes and bike rides you’re looking for, then you won’t be disappointed as we have a heap of superb options.

Tour Details

Departs: Christchurch or Picton
Finishes: Queenstown – but contact us if it doesn’t quite fit – we are flexible!
Groups: 28 people max
Duration: 9 or 10 days
Fitness Level: all levels

Accommodation & Food

Camping in commerical and department of conservation camps. Most nights you can upgrade to a cabin for a small fee. Tasty and healthy meals 3 times a day most days (check itinerary). Snacks and hot and cold drinks are sometimes included.

• Yes, you can start at any point, get off at any point for extended breaks and join the next bus passing through
• Optional activities aren’t included but we get good discounts and theres always free alternatives with sports gear on board
• Our average group size is around 26
• Cabin upgrades available most nights for a small fee

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